Next Media Group is a leading multimedia company, delivering news, entertainment, and digital content across TV, radio, and online platforms. With over 16 years of industry excellence, a diverse team, and innovative storytelling, we are committed to informing, educating, and transforming Uganda through the power of media.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dedicated and results-driven Account Manager to join Salam TV, a brand of Next Media Group. The Account Manager will be responsible for driving advertising sales and sponsorship opportunities across Salam TV platforms. The successful candidate will identify new business opportunities, build strong client relationships, and develop tailored advertising and sponsorship solutions that meet client objectives while contributing to the commercial growth of the channel.

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Responsibilities:

• Identify, prospect, and develop new business opportunities across various industries.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Sell advertising slots and sponsorship opportunities on Salam TV to businesses and organizations.
• Meet with clients to understand their marketing and communication objectives and recommend tailored advertising and sponsorship solutions.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations, proposals, quotations, and commercial pitches.
• Negotiate advertising and sponsorship agreements and successfully close deals.
• Collaborate with programming, production, and marketing teams to deliver effective client campaigns.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Achieve and exceed assigned sales and revenue targets.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, client database, and regular sales reports.
• Monitor media, advertising, and television industry trends to identify new commercial opportunities.
• Represent Salam TV at client meetings, networking engagements, and industry events.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Mass Communication, or a related field.
• Proven experience in sales, account  management, or business development, preferably within the media or advertising industry.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prospect, qualify leads, and successfully close business opportunities.
• Results-driven with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong client relationship management and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Familiarity with the Ugandan media landscape is an added advantage.